2) Don Henley

Rock Legend Don Henley grew up in Linden, Texas before attending college at Stephen F. Austin University and the University of North Texas. He’s nominated this year for a duet with country legend Merle Haggard.

4) Eric Paslay

Eric Paslay is a relatively new on the country scene but has already worked with stars like Sheryl Crow, Rascal Flatts, and Jake Owen. Born in Abilene and raised in Waco, this is his first Grammy nomination.

7) Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters

The Foo Fighters are most commonly associated with Seattle and Nirvana alum Dave Grohl. However, drummer Taylor Hawkins was born in Fort Worth, Texas. The Foo Fighters will be looking to take home their 12th and 13th Grammy awards at this year’s show.

8) Kelly Clarkson

Clarkson was born in Fort Worth and raised in Burleson, Texas. She achieved stardom back in 2002 when she won the first season of American Idol. In her illustrious career, Kelly’s been nominated for 12 Grammy awards and won 3.

9) Snarky Puppy

Although they’re now based out of New York, instrumental collective Snarky Puppy was formed in Denton, Texas where many of its members were students at UNT. They have a previous Grammy win back in 2014.

10) Leon Bridges

In just over a year, Leon Bridges has gone from waiting tables in a Fort Worth restaurant to performing on Saturday Night Live. Known around the metroplex as a genuinely good guy, the 26-year-old is nominated for his first of what’s sure to be many Grammy awards.